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2022 Don't Miss Summer Concerts
These are the "can't miss" concerts happening in Minneapolis this summer!
June
Rock the Garden at the Walker Art Center
One day, two stages, six bands. Overlooking the iconic Minneapolis Sculpture Garden and an unbelievable view of the city skyline. Presented by Walker Art Center and 89.3 The Current, the 2022 Rock the Garden will feature artists Nathaniel Rateliff and The Night Sweats, Sleater-Kinney, beabadoobee, Dâm-Funk, Bombino, and Divide and Dissolve.
When: June 11, 2022
Mandy Moore at First Avenue
Fresh off the emotional roller coaster and season finale of her hit show This is Us, Mandy Moore turns to her roots of performing music. The tour will feature music off of her new album In Real Life.
When: June 12, 2022
Rex Orange County at The Armory
Rising indie-pop star Rex Orange County is hitting the road on the 'Who Cares?' tour after sharing the release of his new single 'Keep It Up'.
When: June 16, 2022
Purity Ring at First Avenue
Originally scheduled for November 2021, the Purity Ring Concert will take place this summer at First Avenue in Minneapolis. After more than five years, Purity Ring returned with their third album, WOMB and are now ready to hit the stage.
When: June 17, 2022
Afropunk Live at Sheridan Memorial Park
The first-ever AFROPUNK festival in the Midwest, AFROPUNK Minneapolis kicks off on June 18th with panels and community events hosted across the city and continues on June 19th with musical performances at Sheridan Memorial Park.
When: June 19, 2022
Indigo Girls at Orchestra Hall
During Pride weekend the Grammy Award®-winning folk pop duo Indigo Girls will take the stage with the Minnesota
Orchestra for a breathtaking fusion of song and rhapsodic symphonic sound.
When: June 24, 2022
Carly Rae Jepsen at The Armory
The 'Call Me Maybe' singer will be headlining this years Pride Weekend concert for an all-ages show at The Armory.
When: June 25, 2022
July
Japanese Breakfast at First Avenue
If you want to see the excellent alternative music act Japanese Breakfast this year, you’re in luck. Headed by Michelle Zauner with their most recent album Jubilee having been released last year to acclaim and Grammy nominations, the rising indie pop-rockers are performing at music fan favorite First Ave.
When: July 11, 2022
Joey Bada$$ at The Fillmore
Following the release of his first album in five years, titled 2000, Joey Bada$$ is set for his summer 2022 North American tour.
When: July 13, 2022
Drive By Truckers at Utepils
DBT is finally back on the road after nearly two years of the pandemic lockdown. The band released its 12th studio album, The Unraveling, in January 2020. A fun outdoor concert experience LIVE at Utepils nestled on the banks of Bassett Creek right between Downtown Minneapolis and Theodore Wirth Parkway.
When: July 20, 2022
Lyle Lovett at the State Theatre
An Evening with Lyle Lovett and His Large Band will feature an arrangement of Lovett standards, as well as a preview of songs from his upcoming album on Verve Records, released this past May.
When: July 23, 2022
Weird Al Yankovic at the State Theatre
Weird Al promises to deliver a different set list every night, with no two shows the same on his The Unfortunate Return of the Ridiculously Self-Indulgent, Ill-Advised Vanity Tour. The show will feature Yankovic’s non-parody material – the somewhat more obscure pastiches and original songs that have largely escaped the pop culture radar but are adored by his long-time fans.
When: July 24, 2022
slenderbodies at The Fineline
The Indie duo group will perform their rescheduled show at the Fineline this summer with special guest Mokita.
When: July 27, 2022
Big Time Rush at the Armory
Nickelodeon's Big Time Rush are reuniting and making a big-time return in 2022! Make sure you don't miss the chance to see Big Time Rush live where you'll get to hear all your favorite hits from their three studio albums.
When: July 28, 2022
August
The Kid Laroi at The Armory
The Kid Laroi starts the North American leg of his End of the World tour this summer in Minneapolis.
When: August 2, 2022
Fleet Foxes at Surly Brewing Festival Field
Fleet Foxes announced a slew of tour dates for 2022, in support of their album Shore, which was released more than a year ago, including a stop at the outdoor venue at Surly Brewing Co
When: August 2, 2022
Kenny Chesney at U.S. Bank Stadium
Kenny is bringing his Here and Now Tour with Dan + Shay, Old Dominion, and Carly Pearce to U.S. Bank Stadium.
When: August 6, 2022
Khalid at the Commons
The MLS All-Star Concert presented by Target will be headlined by five-time Grammy award nominated artist Khalid. All proceeds will benefit, local Twin Cities non-profit The Alliance. The concert will take place at the Commons park outside U.S. Bank Stadium in downtown Minneapolis.
When: August 8, 2022
Def Leppard + Motely Crue at U.S. Bank Stadium
Def Leppard and Motley Crue are bringing their stadium tour with Poison and Joan Jett & the Blackhearts to U.S. Bank Stadium.
When: August 14, 2022
Lord Huron at Surly Brewing Festival Field
Coming off the success of their recent album Long Lost, Lord Huron will pay a visit to Minneapolis at the outdoor venue at Surly Brewing Co.
When: August 12, 2022
Jack White at the Armory
Jack White‘s triumphant return to the concert stage in 2022 leads him through a tour of the United States and Europe as a celebration for two new studio albums releasing later this year: Fear of the Dawn and Entering Heaven Alive.
When: August 13, 2022
The Decemberists at Surly Brewing Festival Field
The Decemberists summer tour ARISE FROM THE BUNKERS will make a stop at Surly Beer Co's outdoor venue.
When: August 15, 2022
A.R. Rahman at Northrop Auditorium
Composer, songwriter, and singer A.R. Rahman's special show will include his greatest hits as well as new material. A.R. Rahman is popularly known as the man who has redefined contemporary Indian music. Rahman has scored for more than 150 projects, composing music in multiple languages, including landmark scores such as Roja, Bombay, Dil Se, Taal, Lagaan, Vandemataram, Jodhaa Akbar, Slumdog Millionaire, 127 Hours, Rockstar, and many more.
When: August 21, 2022
Hanson at the Fillmore Minneapolis
Hanson will celebrate their 30th anniversary with the Red Green Blue Tour. The tour will highlight their recently released unique new album comprised of the band’s three solo-led projects.
When: August 19, 2022
Kehlani at The Armory
Kehlani will be visiting Minneapolis for her Blue Water Road Trip world tour and she’s got plenty of new material in tow thanks to her latest album blue water road.
When: August 19, 2022
Leon Bridges at The Armory
The Grammy-winning R&B singer and songwriter will be joined on the road by special guest Little Dragon on The Boundless Tour, featuring music from Texas Moon, his second collaborative EP with Khruangbin.
When: August 25, 2022
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